THE RIB HOUSE
2918 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 flys in dish area Observed 20 live flies on server station wall. Observed 2 live flies on ice buckets. Observed 15 flying around soda machine in server station Observed 3 on soda machine Observed 5 on floor drain in dish area **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple tcs items in three door reach in cooler not dated **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server station ice machine blocked by bus buckets and cart. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup with whisk in hand sink at sushi station. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels, soap or hand washing sign provided at handwash sink at server station next to ice machine **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 2
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from faucet. At sushi station hand sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:14 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.